Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2008 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazca Booby Sula granti | LC | resident | 2007 | 60,000-110,000 individuals | A4ii |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding | 2007-2008 | 50,000-99,999 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2008) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Malpelo | Santuario de Fauna y Flora | 100 |
| 2006 | Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Santuario de Fauna y Flora Malpelo (Colombia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/santuario-de-fauna-y-flora-malpelo-iba-colombia on 23/11/2024.